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Owners of big copper mine fined $77,000 in Peru

Peru's environment minister says the government has fined the owners of one of the world's largest zinc and copper mines $77,000 for a toxic slurry spill last year that sickened dozens of villagers. Full story

Beijing's forced sale of Glencore Peru mine may play into China's hands

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Beijing's demand that Glencore Xstrata Plc <GLEN.L> sell a copper mine in Peru may bring rich dividends for China Inc., as two companies linked to Chinese state-backed groups are weighing rival bids for the $5 billion-plus project. Full story

Indonesia orders US-owned mine to halt production

Indonesia's government has ordered that production be halted at a giant U.S.-owned gold and copper mine during an investigation into recent fatal accidents there, a senior official said Monday. Full story

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Freeport Indonesia union says new mine collapse, urges members to stop work

Freeport Indonesia resumes mine work after deaths

Indonesia mine collapse death toll rises to 21

Hopes fade for those still trapped in Freeport Indonesia mine

At least 33 missing after tunnel collapse at Freeport Indonesia mine

BHP Billiton sells Arizona copper mine for $650 million

Glencore concessions to China expected for Xstrata deal

Work resumes at Chile Codelco mines after 24-hour strike

Strikers halt Chilean Codelco's operations for 24 hours

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Fed Chairman Bernanke's testimony sparked a rally in gold, reports CNBC's Sharon Epperson. Gold, silver and copper are all higher on the day.

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